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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.14, 3,037.58 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.14, 3,037.58 and 792.32 is: 1,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.14 : 3,037.58 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.14/3,037.58 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.14x = 3,037.58 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.14x = 2,406,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,735.39/2,025.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.43

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